Transporter II

About the role

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. CentraState Medical Center currently has an employment opportunity for a Patient Transporter. This role is responsible for transporting patients to and from ancillary departments and nursing units as directed.

Responsibilities

• Consistently carries and answers walkie-talkie on first page.
• Makes deliveries promptly and returns to work area.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving patients to and from stretchers and wheelchairs and during transport in order to avoid injury to self or others.
• Runs errands as requested when not performing patient transports.
• Delivers lab specimens, cleans stretchers and wheelchairs, or other requested items to correct departments.
• Ensures stretchers and wheelchairs are in proper working order and notifies transport dispatcher when repairs are needed.
• Cleans equipment and supplies.
• Stores stretchers, wheelchairs and O2 regulators in proper locations.
• Makes rounds at the end of shift (8 pm and 10 pm) to obtain stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Brings them to storage area for a.m. runs to begin.
• Accurately enters all required data on worksheets.
• Enters data on a timely basis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• CPR certified required or must be obtained within the first year of employment.
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits